The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new partnership between its Challenge Home program and Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) on a voluntary certification process for net zero-energy ready homes.
Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), has issued a response to what he called “several inaccuracies” in an article that appeared in the New York Times on smuggling of HCFC-22, or R-22, refrigerant.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Energy Modeling Conference, scheduled for Oct. 1-3, 2012, in Atlanta, aims to advance attendees’ abilities to accurately model and simulate a building’s energy use through some 40 presentations, keynote speeches, and networking.
The NEWS is now accepting nominations for its 2012 Best Contractors to Work for Contest. The goal of the contest is to recognize contractors who attract and retain qualified employees.
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) submitted written comments regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) modifications refining the Draft 3 version 2.0 specifications for the Energy Star® program for residential heaters.
Children of A.O. Smith Corp. employees earned an A.O. Smith Merit scholarship for 2012. A total of 19 scholarships were awarded to the sons and daughters of A.O. Smith Corp. employees.
Danfoss announced its next EnVisioneering Symposium. “Building Blueprint for a Clean Energy Future,” will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
Honeywell announced its new low-global-warming-potential (LGWP) Solstice™ liquid blowing agent for foam insulation has received final approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Media personalities James Carville and Mary Matalin are appearing in TV spots battling over whether to keep their traditional cooling and heating system on a comfortable temperature, or one that saves money. In the spots, a Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating ductless HVAC system is shown as the solution.
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has released proposed regulations that establish performance goals for the collection and recycling of used thermostats containing mercury.
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